Meaning of the word "pulp fiction" in English
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pulp fiction
US /ˈpʌlp ˌfɪk.ʃən/
UK /ˈpʌlp ˌfɪk.ʃən/
Noun
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a genre of fiction that was popular in the mid-20th century, characterized by its inexpensive production, sensational content, and often lurid cover art. The term comes from the cheap wood pulp paper on which these magazines were printed.
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He collects old pulp fiction magazines from the 1940s.
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The novel has all the elements of classic pulp fiction: crime, adventure, and a femme fatale.
Trademark
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a 1994 American neo-noir black comedy crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, known for its non-linear narrative, eclectic dialogue, and ironic mix of humor and violence.
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Have you seen the movie Pulp Fiction?
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Pulp Fiction is often cited as one of the most influential films of the 1990s.
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